Paediatric Cataract Management and Outcome-An Introspection
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Aim: To describe and analyze thecurrent techniques utilized in the management of paediatric cataracts and the visual out come. Materials & Method: A retrospective study of 68 subjects who had ubdergon ecatarct surgery during 2007-08 in Govt REH. PMMA lens (12 mm) was implanted in the bag for children below 2 years. Intraocular lenses were not implanted for children aged less than 2 years. Results/Discussion: Gender ratio is M: F 7: 1; Maximum 43.75% is in 6-9 age group; The mean IOL power used in these subjects is 21.72 D; Despite the continued threat of amblyopia, the visual prognosis for a child with a congenital, developmental or traumatic cataract has improved dramatically. Conclusions: Role of rubella and trauma in childhood cataract should be investigated and addressed.. Cataract surgery with unilateral and bilateral IOL implantation can provide a beneficial effect on final visual outcome in children who are operated- on, before abnormal foveolar function develops.
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Dr N. Suhasini M. S.
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